Indian 2, the much-hyped sequel starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Shankar, ended up being a massive failure at the box office. Despite the sky-high expectations, the film turned out to be one of the biggest flops in both Shankar's and Kamal Haasan’s careers. Distributors faced significant losses, and the production house, Lyca Productions, was hit hard financially.In a surprising move, Indian 2 concluded with a teaser announcing Indian 3. Given the scale of the failure, many believed the third part would be shelved indefinitely. Rumors even suggested that Kamal Haasan was hesitant to continue, and Lyca Productions was unwilling to collaborate with Shankar again.

However, contrary to those assumptions, fresh reports confirm that Indian 3 is actively in production. Filming is underway, and post-production editing has also begun. Interestingly, the makers are said to be considering a direct OTT release instead of a theatrical run, possibly due to the underwhelming performance of its predecessor.Director Shankar, who has Director Shankar, who has encountered consecutive setbacks with Indian 2 and Game Changer, is now focused on making a strong comeback. He’s reportedly putting in extra effort to fine-tune Indian 3’s script to ensure it lands well with audiences this time. A major difference is expected in the film’s budget, likely scaled down to reduce risks.Now, all eyes are on how Lyca and Shankar will revive the iconic Indian franchise with its third chapter.